Around Town

Women Infant and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or just had a baby and for infants and children up to age 5. Details: 463-4099.

Faith Community School open house and registration, 4 p.m., Faith Community School, Auke Bay Bible Church, 11970 Glacier Highway. Nonprofit Christian school for pre-kindergarteners through eighth-graders. Details: 790-2240, heidiboucher@hotmail.com or www.FaithCSchool.com.

Auke Bay Co-op Preschool open house, 5-7 p.m., Chapel by the Lake, around the back. Where children 3 to 5 years old learn and explore through play. Classes are 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday. Details: 789-2302 or aukebaycooppreschool.org.

Native dance practice, 6-8 p.m., Gastineau Elementary School gym. Everyone welcome. Children under age 8 must be attended by parent. Details: Jennifer, 209-4421.

Prayer Shawl Group, 6-8 p.m., St. Ann's Parish Hall, 416 Fifth St., downstairs. A weekly group to crochet and knit shawls to be given to individuals in need of comfort. All skill levels welcome. Details: Rhiannon, 586-3137.

"Pulling Together for Health" Juneau Health Summit, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tlingit & Haida Community Center, 3235 Hospital Drive. All-day planning session to identify goals and realistic steps to be taken during the next year to advance the vision of health and wellness in Juneau. With keynote speaker America Bracho. Details: Larry, 586-4648 or larrywest@acsalaska.net.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, noon-1 p.m. every Friday, Northern Light United Church, 400 11th St.

"What is New in the World of Autism" presentation by Dr. Charles Cowan, 1-3 p.m., Baranof Hotel, Treadwell Room. Free. By neuro-developmental and behavioral pediatrician and medical director of the Autism Clinic at Seattle Children's Hospital Details: Betsy, 907-334-1331 or www.autism.alaska.gov.

Springtide Scramble, 8:30 a.m., Fish Creek Park, North Douglas. Three-mile run out and back across the wetlands from Fish Creek parking lot to checkpoint at the end of Mendenhall dike trail. All runner 13 years and younger must be accompanied by a partner. Pre-register or register 7:45-8:15 a.m. the day of the race. Sponsored by the Southeast Roadrunners. Details: Suzanne, 364-5264.

Capital City Forum, 9 a.m.-noon, Centennial Hall. Citywide town hall meeting to gather ideas to improve and enhance Juneau's service to the state and to complement the ongoing work of the Alaska Committee. Details: Bruce, 586-5240 or mayor@ci.juneau.ak.us.

Presentation by "Coraline" puppet creators Georgina Hayns and Mark Gaiero, 7 p.m., downtown library. To discuss making the movie "Coraline" and their role as puppet creators for the animation. Sponsored by Friends of the Libraries and JUMP Society. Details: 586-0434.

"What to Wear in Juneau Alaska" Fasion Show fundraiser for United Way, 8 p.m.-midnight, Marlintini's Lounge. With nine stores showcasing spring and summer fashions and auctioning items throughout the show as the models exhibit on the catwalk. $20 general, $30 VIP, available at United Way and various locations. Details: Cachet, 463-5530.

Annual Southeast Alaska Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses, 9:40 a.m., Juneau Arts & Culture Center. Theme "Keep Conquering the Evil With Good." Second of two-day program to include Bible discussions to help "maintian Christian integrity amidst declining standards of this world." With "All Evil Will Soon End" public talk at 1:30 p.m. Public welcome.

Adult Children of Alcoholic or Dysfunctional Families and Codependents Anonymous meeting, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. every Sunday, Assembly Chambers, across from Marine Park.

Workshop with "Coraline" puppet creators Georgina Hayns and Mark Gaiero, 1-5 p.m., Douglas library. Make simple puppets, work with professional armatures and learn the basics of stop-motion. Film experience suggested. $10 material fee. For ages 12 and up. Call or e-mail to register. Details: JUMP, 586-3440 or pat@jumpsociety.org.

 Around Town is a listing of local nonprofit events. To be included, notices should be e-mailed to the newsroom clerk at nrclerk@juneauempire.com. They also can be dropped off at 3100 Channel Drive or faxed to 586-3028. The deadline is noon two days prior to the event.